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GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip

Hiking & Camping > CookwearRated: **** by 7 reviews.

REI

The GSI Ultralight Java Drip coffee maker packs down small and weighs next to nothing so you can enjoy great-tasting coffee in even the most remote locations.

  • Sturdy legs clip to nearly any mug (sold separately) to keep the drip cone out of the brewed coffee
  • Compact design stows away easily when not in use
  • Please note: coffee maker does not include the mug that is shown in the image

Backcountry.com

Who says you can't stay light and drink your coffee too? Not GSI that's for sure. The Ultralight Java Drip comes in an ultra-compact design that nests under a standard fuel cartridge, so you don't have to choose between the dark master and food that keeps you from starving. Simply attach the GSI Ultralight Java Drip's sturdy legs to your mug and brew some backcountry sludge.

Ramsey Outdoor

Enjoy bold, mud-free coffee thanks to sturdy legs which clip to nearly any mug and hold the drip cone above the already brewed coffee.

Features:

  • Cup not included
  • Ultra-compact design nests under a standard fuel cartridgeP.4 ozT.2" x 4.2" x 0.5"
  • Ultralight design weighs less than half an ounce

TahoeMountainSports.com

GSI Ultralight Java Drip is a featherlight drip coffee maker that suspends the drip cone above any cup with sturdy legs, making mud-free coffee anywhere
Cup not included
Dimensions: 4.2 x 4.2 x 0.5 in.
Weight: 0.4 oz.

Dimensions:4.2 x 4.2 x 0.5in (10.6 x 10.6 x 1.3cm)
Manufacturer Warranty:Lifetime
Material:Polyester
Recommended Use:Camping, backpacking
Weight:0.4oz (11.3g)

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GSI Outdoors Ultralight Java Drip Reviews Summary:

RatingNumber
of Reviews
*****2
****1
***1
**2
*1
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Positive Reviews:

Gotta have coffe in the mornin'

Rating:*****

I use a cone paper filter with this and have no problems. The intention was to use it as a fold away while touring on a motorcycle and it works great. It does plug up without the paper filter. Trying to pack a plastic cone filter on a bike was a pain, this solved the problem nicely.

cla3177384 at Backcountry.com on 08/07/2009

perfect

Rating:*****

I don't mind the tedious pace this little gadget assumes. I've never been one to drink a full cup of coffee - just a few gulps will be all I need to get going in the a.m. I love how incredibly light and quick drying it is. I've already recommended to several friends.

reb3087945 at Backcountry.com on 06/12/2009

Worked great

Rating:****
Used this backpacking with friends in Glacier and it worked great. He DID, however, use a paper filter in it just like you would at home. Plus the coffee grounds are contained and easily packed out in a ziplok bag.
hikerkjg at REI on 08/05/2009

Negative Reviews:

I left it in a hikers box after carrying it 30 miles.

Rating:*

Slow as hell and 15 mind numbing minutes later a cup of weak cold coffee - (cowboy strained filtered w/ the "drip" is served up cold as well).

light coffee options are still...

Q)unfiltered cowboy coffee - gritty
R)instant - my choice. - reliable
S)bandanna filtered - messy
T) portable generator + cappuccino machine - considering it.

Left the GSI drip in the hikers box somewhere in Northern Virginia. (if you found it - I left it and um... "lucky you").

Great device in theory - not in practice.

Tip- 1-2 Carnation instant breakfasts (mocha or vanilla) and a heaping teaspoon of instant - hot water. Caffeine and nutrition rolled up into a sweet hearty shake! Good luck 09 thru hikers - EFF'N rain - you poor poor b-st-rds - urban.

P.S. sorry GSI - on the other hand the "soloist" is fairly sweet -

slinky at Backcountry.com on 06/21/2009

A+ for Compactness

Rating:**
I was thrilled to find this product, after having hauled a bulky Euro-style mini stovetop espresso maker around the country on a motorcycle. Its compactness is its greatest asset. On the downside, it takes a lot more coffee than usual to make a decent cup. And because it takes so long to filter after you've poured your boiling water into the filter, by the time you drink it, the coffee is cold.
tomoconn at REI on 06/30/2009

Buy something else

Rating:**
I bought this product thinking it would be a good alternative to carrying a press pot. The nylon material is great for being light weight and compact, but taste is the sacrifice. Water is able to run right through the nylon instead of steeping in the coffee, which provides for a weak cup. A press pot or mini espresso maker are the best bet.
Niz at REI on 07/15/2009

Neutral Reviews:

is slow but lightweight

Rating:***

this item worked fairly well for us but the filter is fast for half a cup then painfully slow for the rest of the way, coffee is cold by the time you drink it and don't even think about using it for more than one cup,unless you rinse it out first.

josh jackson at Backcountry.com on 06/02/2009